First Bites: A Starting Solids Club!
What Is First Bites?
First Bites, hosted by Thera+Kids is a 4-week, small group feeding experience for babies (5+ months) who are just starting solids and their caregivers. Guided by an SLP each session blends helpful info about safe feeding, hands-on food prep, and supportive community. You’ll leave with a clear sense of how to approach feeding safely and confidently, plus you’ll get to watch your baby explore new foods in real-time—with expert eyes on hand!
All foods will be prepped together on-site at Thera+Kids, with leftovers for home practice! We’ll handle the planning—so you can focus on feeding, learning, and bonding.
Weekly Themes:
Week 1 – Ready, Set, Feed!
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Signs of feeding readiness
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Seating, pacing, and feeding setups
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Purees, baby-led weaning, combo feeding—what’s the deal?!
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Safe food shapes + textures for early eaters
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Gagging vs. choking: how to stay calm and respond accordingly
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On the menu: Thin purées & hard whole foods - Hands-on food prep, in-clinic feeding, and take-out container for continued home practice!
Week 2 – The Work Behind The Bite!
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Understanding oral motor development- supporting tongue movement, chewing, and lip closure
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Using spoons, open cups & teethers to build skills
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On the menu: Textured purées, meltable and very soft solids — Hands-on food prep, in-clinic feeding, and take-out container for continued home practice!
Week 3 – Feeding with Trust
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Responsive feeding: encouraging without pressure
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What to do when they spit, toss, or refuse
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Building positive relationships with food
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On the menu: Minced/lumpy foods and hand-held soft solids — Hands-on food prep, in-clinic feeding, and take-out container for continued home practice!
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Week 4 – Beyond the High Chair
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Introducing variety, building confidence, and creating positive mealtime habits that last
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Expanding flavours and textures to promote flexibility with food
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Strategies to support curiosity and prevent picky eating
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Mealtime troubleshooting, real-life tips for daycare, eating at restaurants, and more!
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On the menu: Mixed textures and bold flavours — Hands-on food prep, in-clinic feeding, and take-out container for continued home practice!
